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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
4
A fragmented clipping notes times for OLNG 50 Ko 23 in Little Rock and Texas Mixpress schedules. Entries show morning and afternoon departures with unclear destinations and a reference to a cold or severees moment at 6.38 am involving a teen. The readable parts point to a timetable style notice with limited details.
A local printer announces a fresh stock of paper and offers r letters beads envelopes and card styles in first class quality at competitive prices. The note invites customers to try their job printing services with emphasis on affordability and quick, quality results.
Mrs J P White of Rushford Pa testifies there is no use to die from lung trouble as long as Dr King’s New Discovery is available She says it loosens a cough and cures long diseases even after they seem hopeless The remedy covers coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness and is sold under a guarantee at S F Thurman’s drug store Oc and 1 Trial bottle free.
Karl Plank Herve Casey and Norrie Robinson made a swift trip to St Louis Sunday last to take in the baseball game between the Browns and the Cardinals.
Judge E. T. Eversole spent several days at Mexico Missouri last week attending a sale of fine bred horses. He invested in two fine saddlers and brought them home Monday.
Mr W W Northcutt plans to locate his family residence in the Townsend addition. He is leaving his lotion under the fence and accumulating materials on the growed preparatory to building a home there.
The county reports a law enforcement league to prosecute evaders of a local opting law in St Frances county. Mrs J F Pank and Miss Sallie Smith attend a district convention of the Woman's Home Mission Society in Farmington. The State Labor Department seeks annual business reports by April 10 with possible prosecutions. Remains of Miss Hester Walton interred in Presbyterian cemetery. County board of equalization meets to review real estate valuations. Eggs remain plentiful despite frost. Reverend J M Stultz issues monthly church paper. Court case of Wm Sizemore vs Theodore Roth over alleged alienation of affections valued at 21000. Social visits notable, school certificates issued for teachers, and a lively local theater event in East St Louis with "Our Awful Aunt" and other farces. Frost damaged peaches in lowlands. high ground crops look promising.
A Lead Belt Banner report notes a strong expectation that the Federal will rush work again soon. It claims the company is hiring men and will employ a large number immediately after April begins, marking the best lead belt forecast since last fall’s shut-down. The piece also announces Thomas Day of Mineral Point as a Republican candidate for County Judge from the first district, praising his forty years in the county and GOP loyalty.
W. H. Kennan of Mexico Missouri former Adjutant General and Audrain County Democratic leader died by hanging in his hospital quarters at Farmington Insane Hospital. He tied a towel to a water pipe and kicked away the chair causing strangulation early Friday.
Poplar Bluff Citizen reports Illinois and Missouri investors gained control of the Williamsville Greenville and St Louis Railroad and Holladay Land and Lumber Company in a transaction around one million dollars led by J W Perry of the St Louis National Book of Commerce. New owners plan to develop Wayne county iron industry, build two to three blast furnaces at Greenville LaFayette and Muncie syndicates backed by E J Burton, and extend the railroad from Hira to the Mississippi to cut coal prices.
Last Tuesday's Potosi election passed with little interest as only one ticket appeared. Thn M. E. Rhodes won mayor. Geo. W. Leeser and Eugene Dallen aldermen in the first ward, Dallen for the short term, and W. A. Cooper alderman in the second ward. The forthcoming aldermen may back repeal of the hog law. Marshal Wm. C. Huff was elected. In school elections a three cornered fight produced widespread campaigning. W. N. Wood and Eugene O'Mara chosen for the long term and J. W. Settle for the short term.
Notice invites sealed bids at the office of Edw T Eversole Potosi Mo until April 25 1908 for furnishing materials and constructing a one story and basement stone church edifice in classical design. Plans at secretary office in Potosi. Building committee may reject bids. Bey chairman and Eversole secretary. Potosi Mo March 25 1908. Also an unrelated testimonial for Buckcell s Arnica Salve with price 25c at S F Thurman s drug store.
The community reports the death of the frat crop in the locality and notes Mr B Z Goodson as a guest of J Lt Laramore. Arthur Beifizid’s male animal was injured by rope play and is expected to recover. A protracted meeting led by Rev Sexton stirs spiritual interest while various locals share news of visits, farming progress, and moves amid spring activity.
A list of marriage licenses shows Arthur Vaneho and Rebecca Matthews in Valmer, Lea Girardier and Mary Manesa in Richwoods, Joe B. Lawson and Mary Vance in Potosi, with other pairs noted in local counties and towns.
A note reports the entertainment described as wives at the Ballon on Saturday evening. The event description emphasizes social gathering and local participation, reflecting the era's cultural customs.
Letters testamentary with will annexed have been granted to F W Tennison as executor of John W Tennison deceased. Creditors must present claims within one year for allowance or be barred. two years from letters to be forever barred. W T Huster, agent German American Insurance Co. of New York. See bun for fire insurance.
Demand for electric elevators rises sharply in South Africa as many skyscrapers go up and water scarcity limits hydraulic systems. Commercial centers and hotels adopt electric lifts, spurring a broad expansion of elevator installations and related construction materials.
Daniel Webster argues that a human intellect is a bright spark of Terrene heat, not a mere fermenting fame. It briefly shines in decay and dies, but leaves the world alight and set on fire by its own spirit.
French papers report Miss Helen Gould subscribed 200 dollars for a new organ in an American church in Paris. She bought a church pew to remain free to visitors and gave generously to the Young Women’s Christian Association in Paris. A substantial gift supported Mrs Hows hotel for girl students, and a donation to the American hospital’s food fund was sent.
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